Director Of Human Resources

800 am – 500 pm Monday - Friday

At Altorfer, we take a lot of pride in our organization and the products we offer. Every member of our team works together to meet our customer’s equipment-related needs, taking a ‘can do’ attitude and seeing it through until it’s done. We stand by our products and workmanship, and above all else, we “tell it like it is”. For more than 65 years, Altorfer Inc. has served the construction, agriculture, landscaping and trades, manufacturing, material handling, rental, mining, governmental, trucking and power generation industries.

We are looking for a Director of Human Resources, a Servant leader who will exemplify and lead by demonstrating our foundational values of Safety, Humility, Teamwork, Honesty, Integrity, and Compassion. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a growing but stable company to lead our HR/Payroll department. The Director of Human Resources will be responsible for creating and overseeing policies and procedures, employee/labor relations, health/welfare benefits and compensation, and employee retention initiatives of over 1,300 employees operating across four states.

• The position is located at our corporate headquarters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and reports to the VP Finance/CFO.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate).
• Makes recommendations regarding benefit offerings as well as ensures benefit administration and compliance are complete.
• Servant leader mindset is vital.
• Computer literate. Previous experience with programs such as MS Excel, Word, and Outlook are needed.
• Once a month travel to Addison, IL location. Will add in travel to the other Altorfer locations throughout the year or as needed for meetings.
• Bachelor’s degree and seven to ten years of HR leadership experience or equivalent required.
• Participates in collective bargaining negotiations and ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements. Manages all grievance and arbitration situations.
• Investigates problems such as working conditions, reasonable accommodation requests, disciplinary actions, and employee and applicant appeals and grievances. Provides guidance and recommendations for problem resolution to departmental officials and individuals.
• Ability to see more than one perspective and look at the entirety of any situation.
• Must be team oriented and willing to adapt to change.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper FMLA and leave documentation is sent and tracked.
• Ensure the company meets all state and federal law requirements. We have locations in IA, IL, MO and IN.
• The Human Resources Director will be responsible for developing, implementing and coordinating policies and programs covering employment, labor relations, wage and salary administration and welfare benefits for an employee base of over 1,300 operating in four states.
• Knowledge of HR related federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Acts as a 401(k) fiduciary. Ensures compliance and plan administration.
• Must have excellent verbal communication skills.
• A positive, can-do attitude with the ability to multi-task are essential.
• Union relations and negotiation experience is highly preferred.
• Position supervises 7 individuals in the HR and Payroll Departments located in Cedar Rapids, IA and Addison, IL.
• Excellent managerial skills and ability to evaluate the work of others.
• Works with the recruiting team to ensure Affirmative Action Plan, EEO-1, Vets 4212 and other reports are accurate and filed in timely manner.

This position works in an office environment and spends a good portion traveling to other locations. There may be times when you may need to go out into the service or warehouse area and will be required to wear appropriate safety equipment (IE- Safety glasses or side shields). May, on a continuous basis, sit at a desk for a long period of time; answering telephone calls and write or use a keyboard to communicate through email. Must be able to walk, bend, and lift up to 20 lbs. Estimated 20% travel by car. Travel is primarily in IA, IL, IN and MO and overnight travel will be expected. Must be able to operate a vehicle safely. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Why Work for Altorfer?

At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the “A-Team” and is crucial to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1350 employees with long tenure for you to learn from. We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry. A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a remarkable team of people to work with.